ROB PEARSON on the growth of PlayStation Access, career-aiding KitKats, & his favourite interviews

I had chat with the incredibly talented Rob Pearson, one of the founders and presenters of ‪@PlayStationAccess‬ . We talked about his beginnings into the entertainment industry, his love of PlayStation, interviewing Hideo Kojima, and how a KitKat (maybe) helped kick off his career.
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[@thereaper1321]

Hello you caught me watching Ross perspective

[@ZiggyMarlon-gf6qv]

I came here to post this 😂

[@bluewonk8910]

We're all lucky they actually saw what kind of talent he have and hired him. I will never get tired of watching Access and i happily watch old videos all the time.

[@micklestapler4]

I watch the old videos as well, when it was still Rob, Dave ,Nathan and of course Holly. Now it's the Rosey and Ash show, such a shame . I feel like I lost a best friend. I hope your doing well Bluewonk .

[@darrengreenacre1142]

I really enjoy listening about people's journey through thier careers, rob has always come across as very humble and honest. I also appreciate that Rob is giving back her to a representation of his younger self in Ross, who did a great job here. Kudos to all and much love.

[@Kaizer177]

Love him at PlayStation access. Easy to listen too

[@harrispca]

Love Rob. Such a genuine guy… wish him and We Are Reach all the best.

[@cameronparkes7356]

Great interview. Rob always sees such a lovely and talented man (even when he's the villainous Robert S Pearson during the Christmas Maze). Thank you to both of you for a great listen 🙂

[@ZiggyMarlon-gf6qv]

If Rob was born 20 years earlier I believe he would've been a huge TV star. He'd be presenting The X-Factor or Masterchef or some other Primetime show. I'm sure he's had offers over the years. His humour, charm and charisma makes him easy to fall in love with and I know I'm not the only one that will feel a deep sadness the day he hangs up his PlayStation controller. And he ain't bad looking either if I do say so myself.

[@withoutthejuice7193]

Anything with Rob in it I click.

[@ecidnac1988]

Congratulations on living your dream. You've really earnt that "break" they gave you way back when. Your hard work and passion shines through in all your videos. Watching your lists on access helped me through a rough time and helped reignite my passion for gaming. Watching you play such a variety of games and it not always going according to plan gave me the confidence to expand into genres I'd always been to scared to try. I hope you know that for every troll or critic you have countless other fans that love and support you, along with everyone else at access ❤️

[@olibob203]

He's just a lovable guy, found playstation access like 2017 and been watching ever since. Rob reminds me of mates I have. Such a great team there. Also great interview

[@DoggedJoe]

Genuinely inspiring to hear the full story! Particularly the bit about curating a positive community, this is a great example how the internet and modern technology can be used to bring people together and provide an accepting and uplifting place to explore a passion. In many ways it's the Top Gear model applied to gaming (friends sharing their passion while having a laugh and taking on challenges). Honestly, I'm so impressed by the Playstation Access channel. There are a lot of channels that do really similar things, like having a regular cast of presenters, doing list features, lets plays etc. But Playstation Access does all of it better, despite being tied to Playstation. Particularly the christmas features are so much fun to watch.

[@treble6824]

It is true when he says it's a celebration of games. I never feel negative when watching the channel and it doesn't dampen my opinion on certain video games either

[@FineYungCannibal.]

The interview we've all been waiting for. Love learning about how you got into the industry, and met the team, etc. Makes me sad we don't see much of Nathan or Dan anymore. Easily my favourite channel. What an addition to the team Ash is as well, same with Rosie too.

[@pot6455]

Rob is legendary! Can't imagine Access without him

[@LeechyFC]

I have always looked up to rob. Incredible personality and makes compelling videos that have a real sense of story.

[@Ivotas]

Thank you so much for this interview and thank you Rob for being you.^^

[@shadowlinkbds]

Hello! You caught me watching an interview video with one of the guys who is awesome and entertaining during the KZbin channel playstation access; Robert Peterson. And what a great guy he is and all the others of playstation access are.

[@Godeias]

Rob, Nath, Dave, El, Rosie, Ash, and everyone else at PlayStation Access have single handedly kept me a PlayStation fan when the company started doing crappy things and pushing me away from the consoles. I love the show, you all's family-like authenticity, and the community!

[@Humanhornis]

Great interview always love seeing Rob on access it’s so awesome to hear that the access team is as much of a family as they seem. They remind me of me and my buddies that have grown up together and know exactly how each other tick.

[@melaniapina6368]

Loved the interview, Rob is always true and naturally entertaining in his telling

[@seth9923]

An interview with Rob drew me in and I love every minute! Great job, I'm looking forward to listening to some more of your work.

[@danieljohn9257]

The most enjoyable and entertaining interview I’ve seen in some time. Great questions Ross. I think Rob is like the Michael Keaton of KZbin. Keaton went from playing Beetlejuice to Batman in a year’s time! A special actor and a special time I will never forget. We’ve seen Rob as the lovable and hilarious villain Robert S. Pearson a number of times now. We’ve seen him in drag in an Access Granted video which was utterly hilarious. And we’ve just witnessed Rob being the personable and vital part of PlayStation Access that he is. As a 46 year old American male who’s been gaming since I was a kid in the 80s, people like Rob and channels like PlayStation Access are what make KZbin so special, and more enjoyable than most TV shows!

[@DigimonTamerfreak]

Rob was caught filming this at the playstation access studio.

[@pointlessrelic5589]

What a cool channel. I am a huge fan of access and Rob of course. Thanks for setting up this interview and sharing it with all of us.

[@ObiWanShinobi85]

I used to watch access from the beginning, having had a ps3, then my girlfriend bought me an Xbox 360 for Xmas back in 2012 and I turned my back on PlayStation but a few months ago I bought myself a ps5 and have been watching loads of access videos, robs brilliant he’s funny and relatable, keep up the good work rob

[@nerdmommy7114]

It’s awesome that Rob’s and Ash’s interview in your channel is the most viewed!!! It’s just so interesting to hear from them as a guest and not as a host.

[@I-Blade]

😢😢Rob. I miss your Friday Features. Your the reason i go back to Access from time to time.

[@BL00MYB0Y]

Great to hear this. Love the access team and what they do. Nothing but smiles received from every video they make 😊

[@Pyrozoid]

Rob introduced me to Metal Gear and Final Fantasy. Also his love of JRPGs fuelled my love of JRPGs. Thank you Rob and PlayStation Access.

[@chaddkline9131]

About 8 minutes in and already loving it! Rob has given some of these answers on Access, but I don't think as long-form here and it's nice to see all the dots connected!

[@L.L.MacRae]

What a fantastic interview to stumble upon! Brilliant to hear where it all started for Rob - yay for KitKats and disliking FF13 kicking it off!

[@JohnnyLancast]

Way late to the video but I think Rob is very talented. I think he would make a great voice actor and the scripts I assume he writes for his segment are incredibly well done. I know Ash has moved on but she’s a voice actor for the No Sleep Podcast, I bet Rob would be great doing something like that. Thanks for all the great videos and the Christmas Maze, you’re the best!

[@danieljohn9257]

Wow. I just realized that someone from a channel of over 2 million subscribers just did an interview with someone with just over 2 hundred. Good on Rob, and all the other interviewees as well. I am from America and I don’t know who Ross is, but you do seem to be a good interviewer, and I’d say helluva job getting all these interviews!

[@himynameis3664]

Wow only realised that when I saw your comment..I've never seen this channel before, I clicked cos I saw Rob. Well done getting such a prolific KZbinr on a relatively small channel

[@bobmedina8479]

Cool interview, I enjoyed the Friday features Robert did for the PlayStation access channel!

[@MrTrippy11]

PSAccess is great and have enjoyed watching it for years, great to hear about how it all began for Rob and the changes along the way from Rob 👍

[@requezon]

Great interview!! Good questions and got to see a new side of Rob!!

[@mpsylocke]

I see Rob, I click

[@crossslashgame]

Rob!? What you doing here!? Lovely to learn a bit about your background. First time I saw Rob, was when he first appeared on the PS4 app for playstation access with Holly, Nathan and Dave. Feels like many moons ago... 2013 I think. He lost his hair along the way, but he has evolved to become one of the best in the business. Keep it going mate and good luck going forward.

[@Yoopyp]

Oh, it's one of Rosie's colleagues..

[@SilverBld]

I love Rob He deserves nothing but the best.

[@makienxhemmiktar]

Rob, one day you will be hosting a game show on TV. you were born for it. I look forward to the Christmas maze every year (and I am older than you).

[@shesawitch3581]

I wish I had come to PlayStation Access sooner. It's now one of my favourite gaming channels.

[@darrengreenacre1142]

I would love to hear a conversation between rob and Lewis, talking through the Yogscast period.

[@tahiryandrianiriana]

I love this interview, I love the Playstation Access team I've been watching them for so long I feel like they are some old friends or cousins. Even when I switched to xbox I kept following the channel because I loved them that much. Now I'm back on playstation and I feel like I'm part of the family again.

[@alanl6729]

Just such a genuine dude and a joy to watch. Have a big amount of respect for Rob. Been a big part of my youtube viewings.

[@alanl6729]

Great interview man. Really enjoyed the video.

[@Herowebcomics]

OMG! Learning how Rob got into Playstation is awesome!

[@Haz_Baz]

This is my favourite interview I’ve ever watched! Love PlayStation access, would love to have a beer and chat with Rob 👍🏻

[@GraceofGod247]

The Legend Rob himself let's GOOOOO

[@Kaizer177]

You made it Robbo, you doing what you love Also your video r superb 😎

[@ndld4955]

I think it's VERY easy to forget the amount of actually work (not just playing games)😏 But actually hard work they actually do to make it all come together in the end.. So on behalf of the playstation access audience.. (myself included)😬 Thanks you Rod and to the rest of the team (both seen and unseen) Thanks a lot to you all 😌👍 Oo and here's a break 🍫😏😌👍

[@rhystomsett9336]

Rob is the BEST 👌 What a genuinely awesome guy

[@eliottdewitt893]

Aww good for Dan, I'm glad he doing well, this was great I had no idea nathan recruited Rob, Rob always gives of boss energy, loved Elle she was soo good, still butt hurt she left, Rob please make more lists like the old days I love them 😭

[@jacsmith7703]

I love this! Seeing Rob in a different perspective than in his job and how he came to be. Thank you for this!!!!😤😤

[@davidgill6933]

Loved this interview playstation access is my favourite gaming channel I love the team so much ❤️

[@edwardpinto1544]

Love PlayStation Access!❤

[@mikkdc]

FirstPlay! That takes me back! Wasn't that a set of downloadable videos back on PS3? Loved this interview, especially the lengthy answer he gave at the start as to how it all began! Loved the KitKat thing, so creative and snappy! Wouldn't expect anything less of Rob, though. His work on PS Access is always top notch. Brilliant interview :)

[@vanlucas29]

What a humble guy!!!

[@dannywoods6019]

PS Access viewer here in the U.S.

[@Shiro92224]

Rob is this best thing about playstation access

[@wvngamer1516]

How can one not love this man?

[@jimmy_the_zombie4518]

Simply amazing!

[@CarnivorousMower]

I just finished watching today's PlayStation Access installment and this popped up. Your channel looks interesting, so I've subscribed.

[@stevejones3300]

Agree with everyone here, Rob is pretty wonderful! Also though, we’re can find the interview (if there is one) with Ash? I’d love to that!

[@RossPerspective]

Hey, sorry but I wasn't able to upload that one unfortunately. But thanks for watching!

[@melissagodwin1594]

Ngl, watching this hoping for a Gollum appearance. But a Rob origin story time is ALWAYS great. 👌🏼

[@gerleegee2171]

Thankyou for this! ☺️

[@hatefuleightyseven2962]

I'd love to work for Access. Sadly I have absolutely nothing to offer.

[@wombo_samu4420]

Rob's the best, great interview. Wasn't Nathan the editor of OPM giving Rob freelance jobs as well?

[@timothyoswald8618]

Oddly enough, I have met Ian McKellen... he used to come to the restaurant I worked in... charming, charming man.

[@kanyemiddleeast4222]

Robs an absolute legend, top lad.

[@theanimaster]

Good lord … it’s a good thing the powers that be got Rob to where he is today - easily THE most recognizable personality on PSAcess… and more!

[@FebUSAlf]

Thank goodness Nathan really liked kitkats.

[@jamielee5695]

Great interview! Love Rob

[@chrisbostock7446]

Wooo go Rob. Love this guy

[@heyojayo8642]

Gollum sure cleans up well!!! Bravo good sir 👏👏👏✨

[@GoodKingMort]

So interesting, never knew Nathan was Rob’s boss!

[@michaelc.1710]

My two favourite video game journalists are Rob and Matthew Castle. Matthew does a superb videos games/Bath based eateries podcast called The Backpage Pod with Samuel Roberts (ex-PC Gamer ed). I had no idea Rob and PlayStation Access were based in Bath with a background at Future. I now need to see Rob on the pod. What's his view on JC's Kitchen?

[@johncameron4194]

Love Rob ❤️

[@dannywoods6019]

Rob is a cool dude! :D

[@FineYungCannibal.]

Thought I would tell you my favourite Skyrim glitch... it was a NPC just stood outside one of the towns and every time I visited this town the NPC duplicated. I think it got to the 4th time and he was partly underground, but his animations were srill active, etc. I went back a couple more times for quests etc and there was about 7 of them stood around and some partly underground still talking and looking at me ... or up at me depending if he was an underground one. 🤣

[@NormanReaddis]

Rob access pioneer.

[@hungreebear]

hello, does rob have a yt channel if so a link?? i wanna see him play starfield, i know he wont cover it on PA. and really wanna see gameplay from him and his thoughts

[@yellan499]

I wonder if Rob showed his Gollum voice to Andy Serkis

[@Alcogod]

Did I hear that you interviewed Ash as well? Have you got a link? I couldn't find it in your videos list (unless I skipped over it). Would be cool if you had a "gaming interviews" playlist if there are several others.

[@RossPerspective]

Hey, unfortunately I wasn't able to upload that one, sorry.

[@Alcogod]

@@RossPerspective Gutted, I bet she had some lively conversation from what I've seen of her on PS Access.

[@dannywoods6019]

By the way, awesome interview video.

[@MichaelHarrod89]

Does it still work the same sort of way? Write a review and just email it out?

[@mad636man]

Funniest man on the internet.

[@miss_simran_x]

I rate you

[@richardsang3681]

Don’t think PlayStation access would be the same without rob glad you didn’t like FF13 rob